Filing
Annual Report
How often
Every year
Due
Between January 1 and June 1 each year
When the Maine Annual Report is due
Maine LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and June 1 each year.
The first one is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year after the calendar year the LLC was formed.
What the Annual Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Maine file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Maine
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Maine's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Maine does.
How to file
File with the Maine Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$299 / year state fee included
We track the Annual Report deadline, prepare it and file it every year.
Worth knowing in Maine
- The Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6) is a fillable form that is printed and mailed to the Secretary of State. The state's online services cover annual reports and searches, not new LLC formations.
- The Corporations Division lists processing times for corporate filings of several weeks, so plan ahead.
- Annual reports can be filed online through Maine's Annual Report Online service.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Maine Annual Report due?
Maine LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and June 1 each year. The first one is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year after the calendar year the LLC was formed.
Where do I file the Maine Annual Report?
With the Maine Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Maine Annual Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Maine's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Maine Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions's rules, linked below, for exactly what Maine does.
Does every Maine LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Annual Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Maine Annual Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $299 a year, with the state fee included.
